Just In: 3 Kidnapped CRIN Staff Regain Freedom
Written by News Desk on October 14, 2026
Three members of Staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, Idi Ayunre, Ibadan, Oyo State, who were kidnapped some days ago on the farm within the Premises of the Institute have regained their freedom..
The workers, identified as Eunice Babalola, Kehinde Gbalajobi and another employee known as Nelson, were reportedly abducted last Thursday when armed men allegedly stormed the farm at about One o clock in the afternoon.
Sources familiar with the incident said the abductors initially demanded N40 million for each worker before the amount was allegedly reduced to N50 million for all three victims following negotiations.
The Abductees reportedly regained their freedom in the early hours of Wednesday after security operatives located them in a bush.
The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the rescue but did not disclose whether a ransom was paid to secure the workers’ release.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said security agencies were still working to identify and arrest those responsible for the abduction and bring them to justice.
